The Replace file tool can be used to update or substitute an existing project file with a new version while preserving your content edits. It's useful for resolving file errors, replacing low-quality files with higher-quality versions, updating placeholder tracks with final recordings, addressing stalled or failed uploads, and can often resolve transcription stalls.
Replace file should only be used when replacing files of the same duration and content. Using a different replacement file may significantly corrupt your project.
How to replace a file
- Open the Project panel on the right-hand side. Make sure you're looking at the Files section.
- Click the
Ellipsis button next to the file you want to replace.
- Select Replace > Replace file...
Replacing a file with the same underlying content will not result in a loss of your previous edits. Ensure your content matches to retain all your current edits when using this tool.
Considerations for transcribed files
Replacing a transcribed file does not regenerate the transcript or change the alignment between the script text and other audio and video elements. Note that both the original and optimized files will be replaced.